The goal of this project is to help students identify, understand, and apply their unique strengths during their high school career and post-secondary planning.
During Session 1, the Clifton Strengths Assessment will be administered to students. During Session 2, the results of the test will be broken down to help students understand the significance of the results. After both of these sessions, students will have the option to meet one-on-one with an academic counselor and/or college/career counselor to further discuss the results of the assessment and how the student can utilize the assessment results to plan their future.
The Clifton Strengths Assessment will help students recognize their unique abilities and talents. First, students will receive their top strengths, which will help them to become aware of what they naturally do well and understand how they learn best. This information will be used to support students to adjust their study habits and time management skills. It can also benefit students to know what types of leadership opportunities they should take advantage of and how to motivate themselves.
Second, the assessment will promote student career exploration. By understanding their unique strengths, students will be empowered to make informed career decisions and pursue pathways that align with their interests, talents, and personal goals. Finally, students will also learn how they can develop their talents and apply their strengths when working with others in a group or team setting.
Each assessment will cost $25. We hope to purchase 60 assessments for approximately $1,500. Because this will take place during the lunch period, we would like to provide something for students to eat while they are working on the assessment, and also at the follow-up meeting afterwards. This will allow us to use the entire lunch period to meet with students. Thus, we are requesting $5 per student per meeting, also.
